Carrollton Elementary Updates

Greetings, Carrollton Elementary School Families,

We hope everyone is safe and healthy! We realize that the school is not just a learning institution. It is also a family resource hub. Our Parent Engagement Assistant, Zulma Pacheco, and our Community Schools Coordinator, Jobina Brown, are eager to direct you to the needed resources. Please email them Ms. Pacheco or Ms. Brown if you need us to direct you to resources that may be available to you.

I can't tell you how much we miss seeing you in the mornings as you are dropping your students off and as you are picking them up in the afternoons. We certainly cannot wait to return to our school building and be able to interact with you and your children each day. In the meantime, we want you to know that we are just a call or email away.

In the state of Maryland, all students ages 5 - 16 are required to attend school regularly. Regular school attendance is critical to students' continued academic growth. Please ensure that your child is prompt and present for learning each day so that we can provide him/her with opportunities to succeed this school year and beyond. As a reminder, Carrollton's school hours are 7:45 AM to 1:55 PM. Students are expected to be present for each live lesson each day.

If there is a reason beyond your control that prevents your child from attending school, please inform his/her teacher. If there is any way to support you with ensuring your child's regular attendance at school, please let us know. We need our students in school each day!

Please know that students who do not regularly attend school will be in jeopardy of not passing their classes.

If you would like access to your child's grades and attendance data at any time during the school year, please register for the Schoolmax Family Portal. With the Family Portal, you can monitor your child's progress and ask him/her to tell you what's going on. You can also request a meeting with the teacher for support if needed.

Video: How to register for Family Portal.

► Register here to access Family Portal and SI Express.

► Please click here to reset password.

► Parents: If you have not registered using the new Parent Self-Service Registration process (implemented April 2014), you will no longer be able to reset your password. Please go to Parent Registration to register.

A mock presidential ballot is an imitation election process that allows students to practice casting a vote to choose a presidential candidate. Beginning Monday, October 26, 2020, Carrollton's students will engage in their own voting process at school through a Mock Presidential election week. From October 26 through October 30, students will be able to electronically cast their ballots for who they would like to be President. We will announce the winners based on the students' electronic ballots on Monday, November 2nd.

Now, parents, this election is about the children, so you will have to resist your desire to persuade your child either way. :-)

Students in kindergarten through second grades can receive free virtual reading tutoring with trained tutors! Tutoring will begin mid-November and end April 2021 in one-hour afternoon sessions between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Nov. 4.

https://www.booknooklearning.com/pgcps_professional_tutoring/?fbclid=IwAR2h7LJ50wmiTB6GNm-T_I2dFTz_9erXZYZh4ucWqzr2h8SbbSyXOye91sE

MEAL DISTRIBUTION - MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Effective Wednesday, September 2, PGCPS will offer free meals to all children between 2 to 18 years old. USDA announced the extension of the Summer Food Service Program waiver allowing school districts to continue offering free meals until December 31, 2020. We will operate as we did in the Spring.

Parents or guardians can continue to pick up meals for children. Adults picking up meals without children must show a student ID or most recent report card to support the number of meals requested. Children picking up meals do not have to show any form of identification.

All Students

● All schools will serve as meal distribution sites.

● Breakfast and lunch are offered.

● Meals can be picked up at the closest school in your community.

● Suppers in eligible schools.

● Meals will be pre-packaged and distributed two days per week between 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at school locations.

● Monday – meals for Monday and Tuesday

● Wednesday – meals for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

● Meals will be distributed between 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at designated community locations for students who live at least 1.5 miles from the nearest schools. For more information, please call the Department of Transportation support telephone number at 301-952-6570.

Families, it is important that you complete the application for free and reduced meals whether you believe you will qualify or not. Your participation in completing the application may help to afford Carrollton Elementary School additional resources to support our students and families. Please complete this application at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

https://offices.pgcps.org/food-and-nutrition/cards/Apply-For-Free-or-Reduced-Price-Meals/

PGCPS will host free immunization clinics in high school Wellness Centers to assist families with meeting immunization requirements. Students can receive free vaccinations at one of our four high school wellness centers through late November. Families must register online for an appointment. These services are offered in collaboration with the Prince George’s County Health Department and the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (PGCPS).

MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.pgcps.org/immunizations/Card/Upcoming-Clinics for details!

ONLINE REGISTRATION
Appointments are required. Online registration link: www.vaccineconsent.com/clinic/search

Families of English Learners are invited to join us for an interactive, virtual workshop series. Workshops will take place until November 4th and cover topics including tips to mastering distance learning at home, navigating digital platforms, ESOL Instruction during distance learning, and more. After registering, parents/guardians will receive an automated confirmation email containing the link and phone number for joining the meeting. Click the link below for more information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Co21tC1rRTl0VzvqHsyI_LN5fEW78hff/view

• OCTOBER 27, 2020 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: PARENT/GUARDIAN CHAT WITH THE PRINCIPAL
• OCTOBER 28, 2020 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 PM: CEO's DISTANCE LEARNING TELE-TOWNHALL
• OCTOBER 29, 2020 - 3:00 PM - 4;00 PM: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT
• NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - ELECTION DAY: NO SCHOOL
• NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - END OF QUARTER 1
• NOVEMBER 6, 2020 - 2-HR EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS
• NOVEMBER 19, 2020 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: CES FAMILY READING NIGHT
• NOVEMBER 25-27 - THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY: SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSES

• How can I complete the PGCPS Publicity Form?
• Why should my child have his/her camera and mic on during live lessons?
• What can I do to help my child be successful this year?

If you need to come to the school for registration, etc., you will need to make an appointment. Walk-ins will not be possible during this time due to limited office hours and the safety/health of all staff, parents, and students. The main office is open each week on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM. Please call to make an appointment at (301)918-8708 or email Ms. Wall at doreen.wall@pgcps.org or Ms. Isaacs at carla.isaacs@pgcps.org for scheduling. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.